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Pain in the knee when walking
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Pain in the knee when walking can be a serious symptom, because the knee is a particularly vulnerable joint. It takes a very heavy load when you walk, run, jump or climb the stairs. Even if there is no serious knee injury, many people may suffer from knee pain caused by their regular wear and tear during the time.
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[Causes of pain in the knees
If you have severe pain in the knee while walking, most likely, the pain was not caused by walking. In this case, self-diagnosis and self-treatment are unacceptable. A doctor's consultation will determine the immediate cause of your pain in your lap. Some of these reasons include:
- Your age
- Injury in the knee at some age stage
- Where exactly are you concerned with knee pain? In the front or back of the knee, inside or outside the joint?
- What is the nature of pain in the knee - does it start suddenly or gradually, over time?
- What are your actions that cause pain in the knee?
What are the possible causes of knee pain when walking?
Here are just some of the most common causes that cause severe pain in the knee when walking
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the tendons. If you feel swelling and swelling in the front of the knee, if you suffer from severe knee pain while walking and feel worse while climbing the stairs or downhill, you may have tendinitis.
Injuries to the meniscus
Injuries to the meniscus are characterized by an inflammation of the cartilage in the knee joint. This can cause severe pain in the knee and a feeling that you can not straighten the knee. Edema can occur at the site of the injury.
Bursitis
Inflammation of the sac with fluid in the knee causes bursitis. If you have bursitis, your knees will be stiff and swollen, and also painful, even when you do not walk.
Knee Arthritis
This disease is characterized by rigidity, swelling and pain in the knee when walking.
What are the common symptoms of pain in the knee?
In addition to the causes that caused pain in the knee, you also need to consider the exact symptoms of pain. This completely depends on correct treatment. Some of the most common symptoms of knee pain include:
- Lock motion (you can not straighten or bend the knee)
- Feeling as if the knee bends when you go
- Inability to put even a small weight on the knee
- Feeling pain in the knee even in a calm state
- Edema (which suddenly appeared after an injury or develops slowly)
- Deterioration of knee pain when walking or bending the knee
What can be done with severe pain in the knee while walking?
If you suffer from severe knee pain when walking, it is very important that you consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Appropriate treatment will depend on the cause and severity of the pain and may include surgery or anti-inflammatory drugs.
Knee brace is one of the most effective ways to protect the knee from further damage. It is also used during recovery from surgery.
Parentheses in the knee are sometimes put to fix the position of the knee and prevent movements that can cause further damage to it.
Other self-help options for knee pain include ice packs, rest and tugging to prevent accumulation of fluid in the knee.
Physiotherapy is extremely useful in pain in the knee, as it strengthens muscles that help stabilize the knee and reduce severe knee pain when walking.